Dr. Taylor Brook

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Taylor Brook is an Adjunct Professor of Composition at the University of British Columbia. He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts at Columbia University in 2018. A Guggenheim Fellow in music composition, Brook specializes in creating music that explores finely tuned microtonal sonorities and unique approaches to integrating electronic sound with digital media. He has collaborated with various performers and ensembles to develop new works. His research interests include concert stage music, electronic music, robotic instruments, generative music software, music video, theatre, and dance. Brook has contributed to esteemed publications such as Intersections and Leonardo, discussing topics like microtuning and the intersection of music with machine learning. Currently, he serves as the technical director for the TAK ensemble and is a composer-mentor for the Victoria Symphony.

Research Interests

Microtonal Music Electronic Music Generative Music Collaborative Composition

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching music composition and conducting research in electronic and microtonal music.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellow

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.